Elche vs Real Oviedo: Match Prediction , Preview, Lineups, H2h for September 21, 2025

This Sunday, Matchday 5 of the Spanish La Liga will feature a match at the Manuel Martinez Valero Stadium in Elche, where Elche will take on Real Oviedo. This matchup presents a strong opportunity for a successful bet.

Match preview

Elche has been playing steady and sensible football, despite securing only one victory in their first four matches. The team is solid defensively and has gone nine matches without a loss in La Liga, showing good organization against tough opponents. Notably, they’ve managed to draw with Atlético and Betis, demonstrating their ability to stay competitive.

At home, Elche is particularly strong, with three clean-sheet wins and three draws in their last six home outings. They typically restrict opponents to one goal, as seen in eight of their last nine league matches where no more than two goals were scored. Key players like Rafa Mir and André Silva can create scoring opportunities even in challenging situations.

On the other hand, Oviedo is struggling to keep up in La Liga, having only one win in four matches and the lowest-scoring attack in the league, with just one goal. They are having significant difficulty generating play and creating significant threats. On the road, Oviedo has lost their last three matches, two of which were by a 0-2 scoreline.

A particular concern is their run of away defeats without scoring. In the Segunda, they could sometimes rely on solid defense, but that approach has not held up in La Liga. Their attacking issues, notably the suspension of Federico Viñas, worsen their situation and reduce their chances of success.

Probable lineups

• Elche: Dituro, Pedrosa, Núñez, Affengruber, Bigas, Chust, Febas, Neto, Jori, Silva, Mir
• Oviedo: Escandel, López, Calvo, Vidal, Costas, Dendoncker, Reina, Brekalo, Ilić, Fores, Hassan

Match facts & head-to-head

• Oviedo has lost their last two away matches in La Liga by a 0-2 scoreline.
• Elche is unbeaten at home in their last six league games.
• The previous match at Elche’s ground ended with a 4-0 win for the hosts.

Prediction

Elche’s form and strong home record suggest they have the advantage, especially given Oviedo’s poor performances on the road. Considering the visitors’ attacking struggles, a home win in a low-scoring match appears to be a sensible bet.